Planning & Zoning Commission - 523 (08/08/2023)

Planning and Zoning Commission
July 11, 2023
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PLANNING AND ZONING COIMMISSION
MEETINGMINUTES 
Repeived rin RECORD
WATERFORD, 
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Planning & Zoning Commission 
Tyly 4h 2023
Town Hall 
2023 JULI A 
0PM
Members Present: 
Chairman Greg Massad, Karen Bameth im Bleasdale,
Conderino and Victor Ebersole 
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Alternates Present: 
Bertrand Chenard and Doris Crum
Alternates Absent: 
Joseph DiBuono
Staff Present: 
Jonathan E. Mullen, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz,
Planner and Katrina Kotfer, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
G. Massad, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. No alternates were seated.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: 
Motion made by K. Barnett, seconded by D. Crum, to approve the June
27, 2023 regular and special meeting minutes with the correction to the
regular meeting minutes “Motion for PL-23-7 “to approve with
conditions, the Proposed Affordable Housing Development Site Plan
Application #PL-23-7 in accordance with CGS 8-30g located at 109R
and 131 Clark Lane with conditions 1 thru 14 and to adopt the findings
1 thru 7 and 8a & 8b of the staff report”.
VOTE: 
5-0
4. APPLICATION RECEIPT
#PL-23-11 Request of Anthony D’ Angelo, owner and applicant for approval for Accessory
Outdoor Dining with Music at 378 Mago Point Way, MPD zone, in accordance with Section
3.44.b.9 of the Zoning Regulations.
The review of this application was scheduled for later in the agenda.
5. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-23-11 Request of Anthony D’ Angelo, owner and applicant for approval for Accessory
Outdoor Dining with Music at 378 Mago Point Way, MPD zone, in accordance with Section
3.44.b.9 of the Zoning Regulations.
Anthony D’ Angelo was available for the application. He explained to the Commission that
they are looking to have one or possibly two acoustic singers on the patio or deck. He noted it
would be slightly louder than the speakers they currently have now.
T. Bleasdale asked what hours would they be having music. Mr. D’Angelo stated they would be
Sundays 3-6.
The Commission discussed the application and made the following findings:

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The location of the restaurant facility is an approved dining establishment.
The existing Accessory Outdoor Dining was previously permitted through Site Plan Approval
#92-102 on April 13, 1992 and Zoning Compliance Permit Z-23-35 on June 29, 2023.
Section 3.44.b.9 of the Zoning Regulations permits the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review the use of music in association with Accessory Outdoor Dining.
Application PL-23-11 meets the provisions of Section 3.44.b of the Waterford Zoning
Regulations with the following conditions as listed herein.
The Commission discussed the following conditions:
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The music and speakers shall be directed toward the seating area.
Any modifications or adjustments to the manner of providing music as approved shall be
reviewed by the Zoning Official in consultation with other Town agencies as required.
All other applicable agency/governing authority approvals shall be the responsibility of the
applicant. This approval does not constitute any other required agency or governing authority
approvals or conditions.
The music will occur on Sundays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
MOTION: 
Motion made by T. Bleasdale, second by T. Conderino to approve application
PL-23-11 for music associated with Accessory Outdoor Dining in accordance
with Section 3.44.b.9 of the Zoning Regulations at Fat Tuna Restaurant,
located at 378 Mago Point Way with conditions 1 thru 4 and to adopt the
findings 1 thru 4 of the staff report.
VOTE: 
5-0
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
No action was taken.
7, CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
8. COMMISSION BUSINESS
No action was taken.
9, ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: 
Motion made by T. Conderino, seconded by V. Ebersole, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:44 PM.
VOTE: 
5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary